Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude the reverse medallion features the

the reverse medallion features the crossed French flags in a blue enamel surround inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE (Honour and Fatherland)

above an inscription of “GESTIFTET AM 14

with tears in the fabric evident to the right of the right waist pocket and on the left cuff

Inspektor Herbert Kuhnapfel

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude the reverse medallion features the(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,